Why We Love Cornelius

Seven years ago, we made a decision to move to Cornelius after spending more than 30 years in the Atlanta area. Our motivation was to be closer to our expanding family and to leave the traffic and corporate world behind. To set the stage for our relocation, I need to describe the actual move.

My husband, Jack, was still finishing up his assignment at the U.S. Attorney’s office so the packing and coordination of the move fell on my shoulders. The movers loaded up the last box and I jumped in my car to drive up to Cornelius to be there for their arrival. I made the five-hour trip in a driving rainstorm and was really questioning whether the move was a good idea.

When I arrived in the metro Charlotte area, I made the turn from I-485 to I-77 to be greeted by a huge rainbow over the interstate and sunshine over my new town. It was a sign from above of the wonderful town that we had chosen to move to!

We found exactly what we were hoping for in retirement. We love golf, tennis, hiking, and have made many friends through these activities. We have found a real sense of community with neighbors who are wonderful, helpful and so much fun. Although Covid was a challenge, it gave us a unique opportunity to bond with the folks in our “neighborhood bubble.” We had many “bring your own” driveway get-togethers.

We have been blessed with two grandchildren, Lucas and Hannah, since we moved here. Watching them grow and being a part of their lives is wonderful. We are also very excited about the addition of the Cain Arts Center to Cornelius. It has added another dimension to our community and will provide a great opportunity for performances and education in the arts for our family.

— Sue Lesso

Why do you love your community? We would love to hear!

Please email 250 words and a photo to tell us your story! lori@LNCurrents.com